Jinto Linn
main character
TV
7.3
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 13
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 5 h 12 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- January 2, 1999 – March 27, 1999
- Season
- Winter 1999
- Source
- Other source
- Studio
- Sunrise
- Director
- Yasuchika Nagaoka
- Original creator
- Hiroyuki Morioka
- Music
- Katsuhisa Hattori
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 73/100
Estimated watch time
5h 12m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Space Opera100%Space90%Politics79%Male Protagonist79%Military75%Aliens70%Elf60%War60%Heterosexual60%Fugitive40%
TVFINISHED1999 WINTER7.3 / 10 AniList score
Crest of the Stars
星界の紋章• Seikai no Monshou
Synopsis
The story follows Jinto, whose world was taken over by the largest empire in the galaxy: the Abh. Jinto's father, the planet's prime minister, handed their world over to the Abh in exchange for a standing in the Abh Empire. As a result, Jinto became a prince and was shipped off for an Abh Education. There he meets a princess of the Abh Empire, Lafiel, whom he quickly befriends despite her cold exterior. The Abh Empire is plunged into war soon after and the story continues from there... (Source: Anime News Network) Note: The last episode aired with a runtime of ~40 minutes as opposed to the standard 24 minute long episode.
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch Crest of the Stars?
Probably, if you enjoy action, romance and sci-fi, especially stories with space opera, space, politics.
Reception is positive but mixed: 73/100 on AniList, with 52% of 4K ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #9 highest-rated anime of 1999.
Once people start, they tend to finish: only 4.8% of viewers drop it.
Watch Passage of the Stars: Birth first: this continues its story.
At about 5 h 12 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
13 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Hiroyuki Morioka
- Director
- Yasuchika Nagaoka
- Series composition
- Aya Yoshinaga
- Character design
- Keisuke Watabe
- Music
- Katsuhisa Hattori
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: Passage of the Stars: Birth (2000)
- Watch next: Banner of the Stars (2000)
- Optional extras: Crest of the Stars Soushuu-hen
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Opening Theme” · eps 1-12
Endings (1)
- ED1“Ushinawareta Aozora” · eps 1, 4, 7, 9-10, 12
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Crest of the Stars FAQ
How many episodes does Crest of the Stars have?
Crest of the Stars has 13 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 5 h 12 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Crest of the Stars?
About 5 h 12 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 7 days; at one hour a day, about 6 days.
Is Crest of the Stars finished?
Yes. Crest of the Stars has finished airing — the final episode aired March 27, 1999.
Is there a season 2 of Crest of the Stars?
Yes — the story continues in Banner of the Stars (2000).
What should I watch before Crest of the Stars?
Watch Passage of the Stars: Birth first — Crest of the Stars is a direct sequel.
Is Crest of the Stars based on a other source?
Yes. Crest of the Stars adapts the other source by Hiroyuki Morioka.
Who animated Crest of the Stars?
Crest of the Stars was animated by Sunrise and directed by Yasuchika Nagaoka.
Who sings the opening of Crest of the Stars?
The opening, "Opening Theme", is performed by an uncredited artist.
Where can I watch Crest of the Stars?
Crest of the Stars is listed on Crunchyroll. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.